"sidebuffer" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: sidebuffers [plural], side buffer [alternative]
Etymology: From side + buffer. Etymology templates: {{af|en|side|buffer}} side + buffer Head templates: {{en-noun}} sidebuffer (plural sidebuffers)
  1. (especially rail transport) A buffer mounted at the side, in particular on each side of each end of a rail vehicle. Tags: especially

Inflected forms

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        "(especially rail transport) A buffer mounted at the side, in particular on each side of each end of a rail vehicle."
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